Saturday, July 28, 2012

Happy Birthday Florence!

We are nothing if not die-hard fans of Florence Broadhurst. 113 years ago today, Florence Maude Broadhurst arrived on the planet to blow our little minds and continues to do so long after her passing.

To honour our favourite designer on her birthday, we've restored this 1950's Parker Knoll with Florence's 'Japanese Floral' design, produced exclusively by Signature Prints and now adorning handbags, shoes, dresses, jewellery and a bus (!), courtesy of New York fashion designer Kate Spade.

Absolutely beautiful ... I have been an admirer of your chair transformations for quite a while ... I have blogged about your work and blog and used some of your photos ... fully credited to you ... I hope you don't mind ... Bee x

Email us at: flourishandblume@yahoo.com.au
Our mission is to SAVE THE CHAIRS. We find mid-century furniture locally - on the side of the road, at the tip and at local auctions and restore them to their former glory. We upholster and restore using local, handmade and sustainable materials and fabrics wherever possible.